Pecan Sweet Potato Bake casserole

 Prep : 20 minutes     Bake : 30 minutes   Makes 6 to 8 servings

3                 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2                 eggs
1/2              cup sugar
1/4              cup half-and-half cream
1/4              cup butter , softened
1                 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8              teaspoon salt
FILLING :
1/2              cup packed brown sugar
2                 tablespoons  all-purpose flour
1/4              cup cold butter , cubed
1/2              cup chopped pecans

1 .     In a large mixing bowl , combine  the first 7 ingredients ; beat  until light and fluffy  . Transfer  to a greased 11-inch x 7-inch x 2-inch baking dish .
2 .     For topping  , combine  the brown sugar  abd flour in a bowl  ; cut in butter  until crumbly . Fold in pecans  . Fold in pecans . Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture .
3 .      Bake uncovered  at 350* for 30 to 35 minutes  or until a knife  inserted  near the center  comes out clean .

The recipe for this lucious souffle is so good  , it will become a tradition  to seve at holidays and most anytime of the year . Everyone will love it .